Publications by authors named "Fanny Petermann Rocha"
Unlabelled: There is a divergence in the results of studies that have explored the association between body mass index (BMI) and health outcomes in different contexts.
Aim: This study investigated the association between BMI and all-cause mortality in older Chilean people.
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Unhealthy lifestyles risk factors, such as smoking, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, poor diet, and obesity, have been associated with a higher risk of all-cause and cause-specific mortality. However, composite score of these unhealthy behaviours has not been considered, particularly in Latin American populations. Herein, we examined the association of lifestyle risk factors score with all-cause and cause-specific mortality in Mexican adults.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe combination of moderate to vigorous physical activity with muscle-strengthening physical activity is increasingly recognized for its significant impact on cardiovascular health. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence to compare the cardiovascular benefits of combined physical activity versus singular forms, especially in primary prevention. The main focus is on hormonal, nervous, genetic, and molecular adaptations, critical mechanisms underlying the body's response to physical activity.
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- Various polymorphisms in the beta-2 adrenergic receptor (ADRB2) gene have links to cardiometabolic issues like hypertension and obesity, but the specific SNP rs12654778 hasn't been studied much, especially in Chile.
- The study aimed to see how the rs12654778 SNP in the ADRB2 gene relates to cardiometabolic risk factors among 404 Chilean adults through analysis of their genotypes (GG, AG, AA).
- Results showed that individuals with the AA genotype had significantly lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, suggesting a protective effect; this study marks a first for research on this SNP in Chile.
Research Question: What are the trends and impact of new technologies on the effectiveness and safety of assisted reproductive technology (ART) performed in Latin America during 2021?
Design: This was a retrospective collection of cycle-based multinational data obtained from ART procedures performed by 204 accredited institutions in 16 countries.
Results: In total 127,351initiated cycles resulted in 20,032 deliveries and 22,708 births. ART utilization showed great variability, from 623.
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- - This study aimed to examine the relationship between the 'weekend warrior' physical activity pattern (exercising once or twice a week) and the risk of mild dementia among adults.
- - Data from 10,033 participants in Mexico City were analyzed over a follow-up period of 16 years, revealing that 'weekend warriors' had a lower risk of mild dementia compared to those who did not exercise.
- - The findings suggest that even minimal physical activity, like that of weekend warriors, may help reduce the risk of mild dementia, indicating potential benefits for mental health.
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- The study investigates the prevalence of diabesity (obesity and type 2 diabetes) and prediabesity in Chilean adults, using data from the 2016-2017 National Health Survey with nearly 5,000 participants.
- Findings reveal that 5.7% of participants had diabesity, 3.6% had prediabesity, and 2.5% were categorized as normo-diabetic, with higher rates among women, those with lower education levels, and individuals aged 45-46.
- The overall prevalence of prediabesity and diabesity stands at 9.3%, indicating an urgent need for preventive measures and strategies to address these health issues in the population.
Objective: To investigate factors associated with the prevalence and incidence of gallstone disease (GSD) in women and men of the MAUCO population-based prospective cohort.
Design: 8948 MAUCO participants (aged 38-74 years) underwent abdominal ultrasound at baseline (2015-2019); 4385 received follow-up ultrasound at years 2 or 4. Factors associated with prevalent GSD were assessed using Poisson multiple regression and with incident GSD using Cox regression models.
It is elusive why some heavy drinkers progress to severe alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) while others do not. This study aimed to investigate if the association between alcohol consumption and severe ALD is modified by diet. This prospective study included 303,269 UK Biobank participants.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Effect of Sedentary behaviors on the Interaction Between the FTO Gene and Adiposity Levels in Chilean Adults - Results from the GENADIO Study].
Rev Med Chil
August 2023
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- The study explored the link between sedentary behavior, the FTO gene, and obesity markers in a Chilean population, focusing on how sedentary time might affect genetic predisposition to obesity.
- Data was gathered from 409 participants, measuring adiposity markers like body weight and BMI, while sedentary behaviors were tracked using accelerometers.
- Findings showed that higher sedentary time is more strongly associated with increased body weight and waist circumference in individuals carrying the risk variant of the FTO gene compared to non-risk carriers.
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- This study investigates the cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) levels among Chileans with and without cancer, using data from a large health survey.
- The findings show that individuals diagnosed with cancer had lower CRF compared to those without a diagnosis, particularly among those with colorectal, breast, and uterine cancer.
- The research suggests that CRF tends to decline further as the years since diagnosis increase, highlighting the importance of addressing fitness in cancer care.
Background: In low/middle-income countries, most nutritional assessments use the latest weights, without reference to growth trajectory.
Objectives: This study explores whether velocity, in addition to the latest weight, improves the prediction of wasting, stunting, or mortality in the first 2 years of life.
Methods: We analyzed a combined data set with weight and height data collected monthly in the first year of 3447 children from Pakistan, Malawi, and South Africa, with height and survival recorded till 24 m.
Objective: To compare the waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) agreement between synthetic data and the Smart Computerized Anthropometric NavigatioN and Evaluation Resource (SCANNER) software package.
Methods: One hundred and ten 3D digital humans (55 for each sex) were created to obtain synthetic values. WHtR was obtained through the waist circumference and height division, both in centimeters.
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- * A significant increase in research outputs occurred after 2010, with a primary focus on topics such as nutrition, gerontology, and risk factors associated with sarcopenic obesity, particularly from the U.S., China, and South Korea.
- * Despite the extensive research on epidemiology and risk factors, there is a notable gap in studies focused on prevention, early detection, and effective treatments for sarcopenic obesity.
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- A Body Shape Index (ABSI) is a new obesity measurement that focuses on body volume and might be better than BMI in predicting health risks related to obesity, especially regarding chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes.
- This study analyzed data from 4,874 Chilean adults to see how ABSI correlates with blood sugar levels, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and self-reported type 2 diabetes (T2DM).
- Results showed that higher ABSI scores were strongly linked to increased glycemia, higher HbA1c levels, and greater odds of having T2DM, suggesting ABSI could serve as a useful tool for assessing obesity-related metabolic risks
Introduction: Understanding how socioeconomic markers interact could inform future policies aimed at increasing adherence to a healthy diet.
Methods: This cross-sectional study included 437,860 participants from the UK Biobank. Dietary intake was self-reported.
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- Research explores the connection between an Energy-adjusted Diet-Inflammatory Index (E-DII) and 30 health biomarkers, focusing on healthy individuals, which is under-researched compared to chronic disease populations.
- The study analyzed data from 66,978 UK Biobank participants and categorized E-DII scores into anti-inflammatory, neutral, and pro-inflammatory diets, revealing that a pro-inflammatory diet correlated with higher levels of several unhealthy biomarkers.
- Findings suggest that a pro-inflammatory diet negatively impacts cardiometabolic, endocrine, liver, and renal health, indicating a need for dietary awareness to promote better health outcomes.
Aim: To investigate the joint associations of diabetes and obesity with all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in the Mexico City Prospective Study.
Materials And Methods: In total, 154 128 participants (67.2% women) were included in this prospective analysis.